A quick Bible question: [View All]

[Random_Australian]

What is its purpose? (According to those who believe in it)

Is it supposed to be some guide to a better world? I thought it was people writing down what Jesus said, and how he could do miracles and other impressive stuff. If so, then why do so many treat the Bible as a sort of guide to how it all works? (This is does, however, assume that you are using the Bible as a source of morals)

Lemma question: Was Jesus supposed to be able to reveal, in the 100,000 words or less he was given, enough information to give an accurate descriptor of the way we should live now? In other words, did he have more purpose than to just die for our sins? Was he actually supposed to reveal the true meaning of life or whatever?

Cheers,
R_A.

Note: This post made from curiosity, not desire for flame.
If the Bible says somewhere "This is the purpose of the Bible" that would be lovely, thankyou.

Edit: I realise that this is only answerable by the individual - I am not asking you to represent Christianity but rather your beliefs and interpretation of it.